Rangers aim to outpace Celtic for an exciting winger as another new signing nears.

Rangers continue to press ahead with an ambitious summer recruitment drive, with the club showing no signs of slowing down in the transfer market as Derek McInnes prepares his squad for a demanding domestic and European campaign. Despite already welcoming a host of new arrivals to Ibrox, the Scottish giants remain determined to strengthen further, with another signing close to being completed and additional targets firmly on the radar.

The Glasgow club have made an aggressive start to the transfer window, bringing in eight new players across several positions. Those additions have strengthened the squad in goal, defence, midfield and attack, reflecting the club’s desire to build a team capable of challenging on multiple fronts throughout the season.

However, Rangers believe there is still room for improvement. Club officials and the recruitment department continue to work tirelessly behind the scenes in an effort to secure more quality before the transfer deadline, with financial backing from the club’s ownership helping fuel their ambitions.

One player attracting serious interest is Frosinone winger Fares Ghedjemis. Rangers have admired the Algerian international for some time and recently stepped up their pursuit by submitting an offer worth £8 million. Despite the significant bid, the Italian club turned down the proposal as they remain determined to hold out for a higher transfer fee.

The rejection underlines just how highly Frosinone value the exciting winger. Reports suggest the Serie B side are looking for a fee between £10 million and £15 million before they are prepared to sanction his departure. That valuation has complicated negotiations and could eventually persuade Rangers to explore alternative options if an agreement cannot be reached.

Competition for Ghedjemis is also intense. Celtic have been pursuing the winger as well and previously saw an offer of around £6 million rejected by Frosinone. The interest from both sides of the Old Firm demonstrates the reputation the attacker has built with his performances in Italy and explains why his future has become one of the most closely followed transfer stories in Scottish football.

Although Rangers have surpassed Celtic’s initial offer with their own improved bid, Frosinone’s stance has not changed. The Italian club appear comfortable waiting for a proposal that matches their asking price, leaving Rangers with an important decision over whether to increase their offer or move on to other attacking targets.

While negotiations over Ghedjemis continue, Rangers have made far more encouraging progress in another deal.

The club are on the verge of completing the signing of Japanese winger Daisuke Yokota from Hannover. The transfer is expected to be finalised shortly after the player completes the remaining paperwork and medical requirements.

Yokota has already been absent from Hannover training as he prepares to make the move to Glasgow, providing a strong indication that the transfer is entering its final stages. Rangers are expected to complete the deal for approximately £2.75 million, representing another important investment as McInnes reshapes his attacking options.

At 26 years of age, Yokota arrives with valuable experience and technical quality. Comfortable operating in wide areas, he offers creativity, pace and versatility, qualities Rangers have been eager to add following their assessment of last season’s performances.

His arrival is expected to provide greater competition for places across the forward line while giving McInnes additional tactical flexibility during what promises to be a busy campaign featuring league matches, domestic cup competitions and European football.

Defensive reinforcements have also received a boost ahead of Rangers’ next important fixture.

New centre-back Olwethu Makhanya has received clearance to represent the club in Thursday’s Europa League qualifying tie against Jagiellonia Białystok. The South African defender will therefore be available for selection, handing McInnes another option at the heart of his defence for a match that could prove crucial to Rangers’ European ambitions.

Securing qualification for the Europa League remains one of the club’s major objectives this season. Rangers have enjoyed memorable European campaigns in recent years and will hope another deep run can boost both the club’s profile and finances.

Having Makhanya available provides welcome depth in defence, particularly at such an important stage of the campaign when every match carries added significance.

Despite already strengthening several departments, Rangers are not expected to stop their transfer activity once Yokota’s arrival is confirmed.

Sources indicate the club would still like to recruit at least one additional defender and another winger before the summer window closes. The recruitment team continue to assess multiple targets across Europe in an effort to identify the right players capable of improving the squad without compromising long-term planning.

Among those still attracting attention is Camilo Mena, who currently plays for Polish side Gdansk. Rangers have monitored the winger’s progress and continue to consider him as a possible option should other negotiations fail to progress.

The club’s willingness to pursue several targets simultaneously demonstrates a well-structured recruitment strategy designed to ensure alternatives remain available if primary deals become too expensive or difficult to complete.

McInnes is believed to be playing an active role throughout the process, working closely with Rangers’ sporting department to identify players capable of fitting both his tactical system and the club’s long-term vision.

With competitive fixtures arriving thick and fast, Rangers are eager to avoid leaving important business until the final days of the transfer window. Completing deals early allows new signings more time to settle into their surroundings, build chemistry with teammates and adapt to McInnes’ methods before the season reaches its most demanding stages.

The combination of completed signings, advanced negotiations and continued interest in additional reinforcements highlights Rangers’ determination to challenge strongly in both domestic competitions and Europe this season.

Whether the club ultimately succeed in landing Ghedjemis or turn their attention elsewhere, one thing is clear: Rangers remain one of the busiest clubs in the Scottish transfer market and have no intention of slowing their recruitment drive until McInnes believes his squad is fully equipped to compete for major honours.